Join us for our Sixth Form open evening on the 5th of November. All are welcome!
At Idsall School we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, without fear of prejudice or discrimination.
The resources below outline the support, information and guidance available to LGBTQ+ students, parents, carers and staff.
In school Support for Students and Points of Contact for Parents and Carers
Non-judgemental support will be provided to all students, dependant on their needs and we have a range of systems that aim to assist the inclusion of all of our students.
Contact the Safeguarding Team – Mrs Reeve, Mrs Lynn, Mr Chance, Mrs Griffin, Mrs Wozek
Some of our Sixth Form students lead an LGBTQ+ Support Group every week, creating a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to gain support, socialise, discuss issues and meet others.
XZY Youth Group – Based in Shrewsbury (Oswestry TBC)
XYZ Youth Group is a youth club aimed at LGBTQ+ people from secondary school age up to their 18th birthday. Sessions take place every second and fourth Saturday of each month. For more information contact Mrs Corfield or Jess Williams at [email protected]
Babbinswood Farm – Whittington (all ages welcome)
Every Saturday at 12.30pm they hold an LGBTQ+ gathering at the farm on their community garden. For more info go to www.babbinswoodfarm.co.uk
LGBTQ+ – Mid and North Powys MIND (16-25’s)
Offers support, advice and access to a support group which is open to anyone who identifies as LGBT+, their family and friends.
National Support – For Children and Young People Mermaids provides support for LGBT+ young people aged 19 and under.
This is a charity which provides resources to support young LGBTQ+ people. The site includes a range of information including FAQ’s and support for young people who are thinking of coming out.
Provides support for young trans people across the UK. They have a range of information available to help inform young trans people in making informed decisions.
Provides support to LGBTQ+ young people to help them empower themselves and for organisations working with LGBT+ youth communities.
National Guidance for Parents, Family and Friends
All websites above also have information and guidance for parents, family members, friends and allies. In addition parents, family members and friends can access:
They have advice for parents, children, staff and more Advice if you think your child might be LGBTQ+ (stonewall.org.uk)
A national voluntary organisation and charity dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans children.
Bullying
At Idsall we have a zero tolerance approach to all bullying (including LGBTQ phobic bullying). We treat all bullying extremely seriously and as a result there will be appropriate consequences given.
As an inclusive school, we welcome feedback from all our stakeholders. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the school reception who will put you in contact with the correct person.
If students experience bullying they can report it to any member of staff who will inform Student Support and ensure it is dealt with correctly.
At Idsall we have a new tiered approach to any forms of discriminatory behaviour, including homophobic, biphobic or transphobic. If students receive any bullying, or forms of discrimination, they report it to any member of staff who will log this on our safeguarding system CPOMMS (there are specific buttons for each type of discrimination).
Tier 1: Education – Students are spoken with one to one to discuss the specific term or phrase they have used, or action they have carried out. The student is then educated around the Protected Characteristics and any context behind their words.
Tier 2: Parents or Guardians are invited into school to meet with their child’s Head of Year and / or SLT to discuss the severity of their continued behaviours
Tier 3: Parents or Guardians are invited into school to meet with SLT and the Headteacher as a final warning of next steps if this continues
Tier 4: The student (with Parents or Guardians) will meet with our link Police Officer and SLT or the Headteacher and the case will be logged with the Police
Students may be invited to attend informal meetings with our link Police Officer at an earlier stage as a preventative measure.
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